At Maleny Vet Services, we understand how much your sheep and goats mean to you – whether they’re part of a commercial enterprise, a hobby farm, or cherished family companions. Our experienced large animal vets provide comprehensive health and preventative care tailored to the unique needs of small ruminants. We combine practical expertise with a calm, down-to-earth approach that keeps you and your animals comfortable and confident.
Our small ruminant services
Health and preventive care
Good animal health begins with prevention. We offer proactive services to keep your sheep and goats thriving, including:
- Routine wellness examinations
- Dehorning
- Castrations
- Hoof trimming
- Nutritional and body condition assessments
- Vaccination planning and administration
- Parasite control strategies (internal and external)
- Herd health planning and management advice
- Weight and growth monitoring
Our vets work with you to design practical, cost-effective programs that support long-term wellbeing and productivity.
Illness diagnosis and treatment
When your animal isn’t feeling right, a prompt, accurate diagnosis makes all the difference. We provide:
- Comprehensive clinical examinations
- Laboratory sample collection and interpretation
- Targeted medical and pharmaceutical treatments
- Follow-up care and recovery support
Whether it’s a subtle change in appetite or a more serious condition, we’ll help you understand what’s happening and how best to manage it.
Injury treatment and wound care
Accidents happen, and when they do, we’re here to help. Our injury services include:
- Laceration and wound management
- Bandaging and splinting
- Pain management and supportive care
- Rehabilitation planning
We aim to reduce stress for your animal and support the best possible healing outcomes.
Birthing and surgical support
Assistance when it matters most.
We provide:
- Assistance with difficult births, and caesarians
- Neonatal care and advice for weak newborns
- Prolapse repair
Emergency after-hours care
When urgent issues arise (including birthing difficulties), we provide on-property emergency veterinary support during business hours.
Subject to availability, Maleny Vet Services also provides an after-hours on-call service primarily for our regular clients, but our rostered vet may also be available to see other animals in the district depending on their case load on any given night. Attendance for non-regular clients is at the discretion of the attending veterinarian.
If you have an animal that requires urgent care, please see our Emergency Care page.
Why choose us?
- Experienced large animal vets: Our team are skilled in working with a wide range of livestock and small ruminants, combining practical experience with compassionate care.
- Tailored advice: We work with you to develop husbandry plans that suit your animals’ unique needs.
- Emergency support: Open 7 days a week with after-hours veterinary support available if needed.
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Camelid Services FAQs
How often should my sheep or goats be checked by a vet?
At a minimum, an annual wellness check is beneficial but many owners choose seasonal or biannual reviews, especially during high-risk periods like lambing/kidding or weaning.
Do you offer on-farm visits for flocks and herds?
Can you help with parasite control planning?
What if I think my animal is ill after hours?
How do I know if my animal needs hoof trimming?
Signs can include overgrown hoof walls, difficulty walking, limping or uneven wear. If you’re unsure, we’re happy to assess and advise.
We are open seven days a week so if you have any questions, please give us a call on 5494 3622 or book online!